Responsible for leading a team of chemical engineers across chemical production and energetic materials manufacturing — from process design through production scale-up — to deliver defense-critical manufacturing capabilities.
Locations (2)
Penrose, Colorado, United States
Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Compensation
The good faith base salary range for this role is $200,000 –$230,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.
Colorado pay range
$200,000—$230,000 USD
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of chemical engineers across process design, equipment fabrication, pilot demonstration, production scale-up, and automation — including chemical and energetic materials supporting personnel through the acquisition lifecycle from development through PDR/CDR and into Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP).
Drive engineering strategy, planning, and resource allocation in partnership with engineering and program management leadership to meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality objectives for chemical R&D and manufacturing operations.
Oversee the development, review, and approval of engineering deliverables — including requirements, models, procedures, design documentation, and risk assessments — while implementing engineering processes, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives that ensure technical excellence and compliance with internal and government standards.
Represent the engineering organization internally and externally in technical and program status reviews, and develop talent through coaching, performance feedback, and growth opportunities that foster a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
Lead the Straumann Ceramics organization in Kenzingen, taking overall responsibility for operational performance, sustainable growth, and the long-term competitiveness of our ceramics manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Lead the Straumann Ceramics organization, ensuring the achievement of business, operational, and financial objectives
Drive sustainable growth, productivity, profitability, and operational excellence
Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the site in alignment with the Straumann Group strategy
Translate business priorities into operational plans and measurable results
Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and R&D
